2021-05-13: Cardinals (Flaherty) at Brewers (Burnes) [Brewers lose, 2-0 -- Burnes sets strikeout record and finally issues his first walk; Good pitching and defense goes for naught]

[Eye Black]

 

 

Corbin Burnes: Batter (Cardinals) vs Pitching Stats

 

Jack Flaherty: Batter (Brewers) vs Pitching Stats

 

 

Statcast Game Preview for Cardinals-Brewers

 

Statcast Game Feed for Cardinals-Brewers

[Vgmastr]

A Brewer game that's finally available on a decent streaming platform? Hallelujah!

[homer]

Expecting a pitcher's duel. Will probably be like 10 -8 or something.

[MrTPlush]

It’s so fun to have elite starters and actually be excited for these games. For years we just assumed they were forfeits and a win was a miracle.

[Eye Black]

A Brewer game that's finally available on a decent streaming platform? Hallelujah!

Yes, today’s Brewers game is available for

[markedman5]

This tweet was deleted but looks like Omar could be back.

Will Sammon

@WillSammon

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Omar Narváez is in the lineup for the Brewers https://twitter.com/brewers/status/1392861391342690304

[markedman5]

Roster moves per Mccalvy

Brewers roster moves:

Burnes reinstated

RHP Josh Lindblom and C Omar Narváez reinstated from the 10-day injured list.

 

C Luke Maile and RHP Patrick Weigel optioned to Triple-A Nashville.

 

C Jacob Nottingham designated for assignment... again.

 

RHP Zack Godley outrighted to Triple-A Nashville.

[dlk9s]

[homer]

 

 

Ha! I say that every time he gets a hit.

[phnxcrew]

It would be nice if burnes sets the record against Molina, possibly on a called strike 3 where Molina once again spits on an umpire and chest bumps him. In addition to winning this game, naturally.

[Eye Black]

[tmwiese55]

Can someone explain why they prefer Maile to Nottingham? Is there an option/team control thing there or do they just think he's better?

[tggibby55]

Based of the phrasing of the tweet, Maile has options left while Nottingham does not.

[Ron Robinsons Beard]

Based of the phrasing of the tweet, Maile has options left while Nottingham does not.

 

Exactly. Maile can be sent to Nashville this year and stay under Brewer control. Nottingham cannot without exposing him to waivers, which is exactly what they are in the process of doing. I'm sure the Brewers would prefer that Nottingham be their 3rd catcher too, but there's simply no room for three catchers on most MLB rosters.

[tmwiese55]

Gotcha thanks. Yea my gut was to guess Nottingham would still have options but I guess not.

[magnoliacrew]

It is ridiculous to see Flaherty (2.83 ERA) with a record of 6-0 and Burnes (1.53 ERA) at 2-2. I know that is an imperfect and somewhat arbitrary measurement, but that run support tho...

[BruisedCrew]

Two big questions today:

 

1. Can Burnes pitch at least 6 scoreless innings to keep the Brewers in the game, or will he be rusty after being out for a few weeks?

 

2. Will the Brewers be able to scratch out a run or two?

[dlk9s]

lol - I saw that 3-2 pitch going low from the start and was like, "Nooooo!!!" Then the dude whiffed it.

[BruisedCrew]

That might be all Flaherty needs.

[sveumrules]

In 263 career plate appearances versus the Brewers, Flaherty has allowed a 254/319/466 batting line versus a career line of 202/278/346.

[magnoliacrew]

Great throw from Urias!

[markedman5]

Not much solid contact but down 1-0

[Lathund]

Great job by Urias backing him up and making the quick and accurate throw.

[Ron Robinsons Beard]

In 263 career plate appearances versus the Brewers, Flaherty has allowed a 254/319/466 batting line versus a career line of 202/278/346.

 

Brewers have had good fortune against him in the past. Not sure how this particular lineup who couldn't do anything against a bum like Gant yesterday is going to fare, though.

[Underachiever]

Getting tired of seeing-eye bloops and ten-hoppers getting through while the Brewers have had some hard shots result in outs. Plus, I hate the Cardinals.